Pete Buttigieg’s high college debt draws attention to the issue
With loans totaling more than $130,000, the Hoosier presidential hopeful and his husband are among the 43 million people in the United States who owe federal student loan debt.
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IU upgrades research power with nation’s fastest university-owned supercomputer
The school announced Friday it has purchased a new supercomputer—dubbed Big Red 200—for $9.6 million to support advanced research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics and scientific and medical research.
Dogged by money and enrollment troubles, Tindley to downsize charter network
Prominent Indianapolis charter network Tindley Accelerated Schools will consolidate its five schools to three amid continued financial hurdles that have hindered the organization in recent years.
IPS, Ivy Tech receive $1.15M grant from Salesforce.org
The donation from the philanthropic arm of tech firm Salesforce will be used to support career-development programs at Indianapolis Public Schools and Ivy Tech Community College.
‘Agile and adaptable’ is the formula for Butler’s biz school and its soon-to-open new home
The Andre B. Lacy School of Business operates in an ecosystem filled with in-state competitors that dwarf it in size. Dean Steve Standifird figures if you can’t match them in size, you’d better be more agile and adaptable.
Indy credit union pays a price to put ITT nightmare to rest
Elements Financial, formerly the Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union, is among seven credit unions that collectively agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by ITT Educational Services' bankruptcy trustee.
Former mayor urges school leaders to ‘step up’ to protect charter schools
As the school choice debate emerges as an issue in the presidential election, Bart Peterson, an architect of Indianapolis’ charter-school movement, says the schools aren’t fighting back strongly enough against their critics.
2019 Innovation Issue: Many questions, fewer answers at intersection of AI, ethics
James McGrath, a professor of religion at Butler University, ponders the ethical and moral questions related to artificial intelligence.
2019 Innovation Issue: This firm harnesses AI, big data to make farms more efficient
A Brazilian digital agriculture company that has set up its North American offices at Purdue Research Park wants to create a data-aggregation system powered by artificial intelligence.
2019 Innovation Issue: Universities focus on training students in AI
With artificial intelligence disrupting both high-tech and traditional industries, universities are searching for new ways to prepare students for the fast-changing field.
2019 Innovation Issue: Kiko Suarez on how 21st century students are mired in a 19th century system
Students have the power to innovate and free themselves from the system by prioritizing their college choice based on what a college is willing to do for them—and not the other way around. Students can find a college that exhibits affordability, student centricity, equality and genuine leadership.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner talks about paying for college
IBJ personal finance columnist Peter Dunn talks with podcast host Mason King about three key components of paying for college: saving in advance, paying some expenses in the moment and preparing your kids to make good choices.
Some Indiana educators disappointed about mental health funding
Jennifer McCormick, the state superintendent of public instruction and a Republican, said financial backing for mental health services didn't receive the attention it warranted.
IPS superintendent opening gets 11 applications
The Indianapolis Public Schools board this week will begin meeting in executive session to review applications, identify finalists, and determine next steps.
Ivanka Trump encourages lifelong learning at Salesforce event
During a panel discussion with individuals who have participated in Salesforce’s Trailhead training program, Ivanka Trump said her goal is to make sure everyone has ongoing access to training opportunities.
DePauw University’s fundraising campaign raises $380 million
The campaign was launched in 2014. A cornerstone was support for student access and financial aid.
Amid enrollment concerns, state charter board rejects two Indianapolis schools
The Indiana Charter School Board voted down two charter applicants Tuesday after raising concerns that they would not be able to attract enough students to be viable in a city where many schools are already under-enrolled.
Purdue scores $5M gift for business analytics center
A private equity firm executive and his wife have given Purdue University a donation to support the business analytics center in the Krannert School of Management, Purdue announced Tuesday.
Indiana schools chief worries safety-grants increase won’t be enough
Superintendent Jennifer McCormick said Monday the $19 million annual funding included in the new two-year budget will help, but cast doubts on whether it was adequate to cover costs for safety equipment, school police officers and threat assessment.
Autonomous vehicles to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Later this month some of the world’s best open-wheel race car drivers will look to take the checkered flag at the Indianapolis 500 and guzzle a bottle of milk in the winner’s circle. But one of the big winners this may at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway won’t be drinking any milk. That’s because it will be an autonomous car.